2001 Porsche Boxster

A fast and fun sports car with superb handling

Porsche, a name well known for racing cars has always kept its high name in speedy vehicles. The name and its logo itself represent how this brand has the specialty or competitive advantage of making the most expeditious cars. They offer a range of vehicles, such as that ranging from 2 door small sedans to big SUVs, all keeping their name high in sports. Under this, Porsche is entering its fifth anniversary of production through its charming sports car, the 2001 Porsche Boxster.

The Porsche Boxster is designed especially for fun-loving people who like challenges to go for fast and trilled rides with undivided attention. It is a convertible two-door car. Thus it can easily move along constrained spaces without any hindrances. Its small shape also makes it obviously more fast and easy to handle. This car is perfect for daily university/office use. And its convertible feature adds into its own class.

Cons	Pros
It has a plastic material rear window.	A lot of features can be customized.
Regular Boxster has just sufficient power.	Superb handling and spacious cargo areas.
Price becomes high when many options are added.	Powerful Boxster S-model.

Trims and price

It has two trims. Thus not much to choose from. But the trims themselves are of extreme difference that only two of them are enough. What stays the same are the highlighted convertible features of this small sedan.

 The 2001 Porsche Boxster base model was worth $42,100. It comes with a 2.7l flat-6 engine that has the ability to produce about 217hp @ 6,400 rpm with a combined torque of 4,750 rpm. It has a standard 5-speed manual transmission. This shows that the base model seems to give excellent mileage as well as power. This model has a class of its own and surely is the best for daily commutes. What it lacks are the features that were made present in the other model.

The secondary model of the Porsche Boxster S-model is worth $50,200. It comes with a 3.2 l, 6-cylinder engine that has the ability to produce up to 250 horsepower and combines with a 6-speed gearbox. this is where this trim stands out from the base model, it has a more powerful engine thus gives comparatively lesser mileage than that of the base model. The best part is, It has standard equipment like side airbags, anti-lock brakes, and traction control which especially in sedans at this age were impossible to even think of. But as always, Porsche never compromises on its safety and comfort.

Competitors

Not many cars are able to compete with Porsche since its product are undoubtedly of utmost quality and supremacy. But looking around, The Honda S2000, Audi TT, the 2002 BMW Z3, and the 2002 Jaguar XK8 are its rivals in the market. The toughest competition is given by Audi TT. But that too fails when it comes to Boxster’s specs and build quality.

Porsche Boxster Exterior

The 2001 Boxster comes with an exterior that has a front same as a rear engine Porsche 911 coupe and transmission as redesigned by 1999. However, the Porsche Boxster has its own body that consists of a mid-engine. It has a plastic rear window and a power-adjusted fabric-covered top. It comes with an optional hardtop and glass window. The standard front and rear fog lights are available with a rear spoiler. A wind deflector is present behind the seats which are optional to control turbulence in the vehicle.

The 2001 Porsche Boxster S comes with 17-inch alloy wheels that can also be made available on the base model by replacing the 16-inch ones. Customers that prefer an extra addition of traction can go for 18-inch rubber ones on any model. The Porsche Boxster S model has a smoother suspension and better brake rotors with a dual exhaust setup. Both ends of the cargo space have almost 9 cubic ft. of the area but hauling of big suitcases is full of luggage is not preferred, soft luggage is preferred in odd-shaped compartments.

Interior:

It can offer leather-covered seats for two, power-supplied recliners, or adjustable seats. As a tradition of Porsche, the steering wheel is almost verticle, does not tilt, and can be telescoped in and out. It comes with standard air conditioning, a steering wheel covered in leather, a hand brake, heated mirrors, a stereo system, power-supplied windows, a theft-warning system, and a heated windshield. The Porsche Boxster S-model has an update of keyless, remote entry, and alternate wipers as well as a sporty suspension and 17-inched tires.

Fuel economy and mileage

It has a fuel tank capacity of approximately 16.9 gals.  It has a fuel economy of 20 MPG in the city area and 28 MPG on the highway. An excellent fuel mileage especially when it comes to such small and speedy cars.

It has a maximum mileage of 13 years/ 124,000 miles, as stated by one of the users, but this varies with the usage of the car.

Updated safety features: 2001 Porsche Boxster

Porshe as stated earlier never compromises on safety. They maybe create the best sportscars but they make sure to give excellent safety features such that the rides may be expeditious but no matter what, end up safely. The safety features included and excluded from the 2001 Boxster are as follows:

Front seat and drivers’ airbags	yes
ABS brakes	yes
Child protection locks	No
Daytime lights	No
Night vision	No
Backup camera	No
Rollover protection	yes
Stability control	No
Tire monitor for pressure	No
Parking aid	No
Fog lights	yes
Four wheels anti-lock brakes system	yes
Shock-absorbing bumpers

Porsche Stability Control, an electronic stability system, became available this year and is also utilized in the bigger, rear-engine 911 series. This system combines the antilock brakes and traction control of the vehicle to assist maintain stability in tough conditions.

Owner’s Manual

The 2001 Boxster Owners Manual covers the specs, operation, and routine maintenance of the vehicle.

Manuals for other years and trims, such as the Porsche Boxster Service Manual are also available.

Warranty:

It comes with a basic warranty of two years provided unlimited miles after the new car warranty has expired. The power train starts two years after the date of purchase of the car if the new car’s limited warranty expires.